Selling To Sold Today vs. Listing With A Local Florida Agent
Even in a seller’s market, it’s smart to look at your options and see what will actually work best to reach your goals with the sale of your [market state] house. Whether your in a rush to sell your house or not, you may be able to get a higher “Dollar Amount” sales price listing with a local agent, that doesn’t always come down to more money in your pocket or less headache. There are also plenty of situation where selling to a we buy houses company is going to be more profitable then listing with an agent. Dive into the details below to see why.
| Selling w/ A Florida Agent | SOLD To Sold Today | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions / Fees: | Up to 6%, paid by you, the seller | NONE |
| Who Pays Closing Costs?: | 2% on average is paid by you, the seller | NONE – We pay all costs |
| Inspection & Financing Contingency*: | Yes, sales can fall through | NONE |
| Appraisal Needed: | Yes, the sale is often subject to appraisal | NONE – We make cash offers |
| Average Days Until Sold: | +/- 91 Days | IMMEDIATE CASH OFFER |
| Number of Showings: | It Depends | 1 (Just Us) |
| Closing Date: | 30-60 +/- days after accepting buyers offer | The Date Of YOUR CHOICE |
| Who Pays For Repairs?: | Negotiated During Inspection Period | NONE – We pay for all repairs |
Work The Numbers And See Which Way Helps You Get There…
When you really work the numbers you start to see the real benefits that each way of selling your Florida house offers. But what is the right choice for you, it might not be what your first thought.
Calculate the value of selling your house fast today vs. “waiting it out” for a dream price: We all want to sell our houses for as much as possible. But one thing many people forget to do is come up with the $ amount of how much it costs you to hold onto the house. The costs involved include the mortgage (which if you’re still within the first 10 years of the mortgage, the majority of your payment goes to interest. insurance, taxes, maintenance, etc. Lets say you want to sell your house for $200,000… and your mortgage payment is $1,800/mo, taxes $400/mo, $100/mo for insurance, and $100/mo for maintenance (lawn maintenance, repairs while you’re gone, etc.) Those expenses add up to $2,400/mo in “non equity building” expenses. If it takes you 7 months to sell that house through a real estate agent for that $200,000… it cost you $16,800 in DIRECT “holding costs” + you had to pay $12,000 in real estate agent fees (assuming 3% for the buyers agent and 3% for the sellers agent). Totaling $28,800 in LOST money. That doesn’t even account for the value of your time, your stress thinking about that property sitting on the market, the opportunity cost of what you could have been doing with that extra money during those 7 months. So the real cost to you was likely closer to $30,000. But, what if you were to sell your house next week and avoid all of that? Even if you sold for a discount below the retail price (lets say… $175,000)… you’re still ahead of the game by selling the house NOW at a discount to a home buyer like our company vs. 7 months later at full price and paying holding costs and real estate agent fees.
At Sold Today, We Keep It Real
We understand that when it comes to selling your house, everyone hopes for top dollar. While we may not offer full retail value, we believe in honesty and transparency. Here’s why choosing us might be the right move for you:
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From offer to close and cash in your hand in as little as 7 days
You can get rid of the headache of that property fast and avoid paying any more utility payments, tax payments, insurance payments, mortgage payments, you get the drill. If you list your house and wait 90+ days to close… you have to figure in all of the costs of holding that property during the time you have that property listed and are waiting for the property to close.
Say Goodbye to Property Headaches: A Fast Solution to Relieve Financial Stress
Tired of the headaches that come with owning a property? Waiting for a traditional sale can be a lengthy and costly process. Here’s how we can help you eliminate those worries:
Swift Relief:
- Avoid Ongoing Costs: By choosing Sold Today, you can swiftly relieve yourself of the financial burden of ongoing utility payments, tax payments, insurance payments, mortgage payments, and more.
- No Holding Costs: When you list your house and wait 90+ days for a traditional sale, you’re not just waiting for the right buyer — you’re also accumulating holding costs. These costs can add up quickly, eating into your potential profits.
Don’t worry about fixing anything up or cleaning your house again and again for buyer after buyer
We don’t care how dirty your house is (we’ve seen worse!) or how many repairs are needed (a complete fixer? great! we love projects)... we’d like to make an offer on your house. This saves you time and money that you can keep in your pocket.
At Sold Today, we understand that your time and energy are valuable. That’s why we offer a hassle-free selling experience:
Sell As-Is:
- No need to worry about making repairs or fixing anything up. We buy houses in their current condition, saving you time and money on costly repairs and renovations.
Skip the Cleaning:
- Leave the cleaning to us. Whether your property needs a little sprucing up or a major overhaul, we take care of it so you can focus on what matters most to you.
Don’t worry about paying those pesky closing fees (we’ve got you covered)
Because we are a full-service professional home buyer here in New Jersey, we make it easy for you. We pay for all of the closing costs. What we offer you is what you get (of course minus any mortgage payoff or other encumbrances on the property). Pretty refreshing eh?
So when you add up the time you could save by working with Sold Today, the no-hassle experience, and the money you’ll save on commissions, fees, and holding costs while you wait to sell the traditional route… for many area homeowners selling to a professional house buyer is the best viable option.
Is it for you?
See for yourself and get a fair all-cash offer on your Florida house today.
Just fill out the short form below or give us a call at 813-592-1955 and let’s chat! Our process is simple and you can close on the date of your choice. You have nothing to lose by getting an offer (no obligations – no pressure). But you could potentially lose thousands of dollars or months of your time by not testing us out and requesting your FREE house offer below.
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*An inspection contingency lets the buyer have time to do an inspection and back out of the sale or negotiate a new price if there are repairs that need to be done. If you can’t come to an agreement with the buyer, the buyer has the right to back out of the sale. Similar, a financing contingency gives the buyer the wiggle room to back out of the purchase if they can’t obtain a loan or if the home doesn’t appraise for the value that the bank needs to close the loan.
Here at Sold Today, we don’t use bank financing so you don’t have to worry about our ability to close on a deal.